Campaign of the Month: November 2010
Cthulhu Supremus Est
Isle of Oriab
The Isle of Oriab lies in the Southern Sea of the Dreamlands. Dominated by volcanic Mount Ngranek, its only city is Baharna, a thriving seaport from which Oriab’s fine pottery and carved volcanic stone are exported throughout the civilized Dreamlands. The Isle is governed by a council of retired sea captains and traders known as the High Congress.
Brave lava collectors gather volcanic stone from Mount Ngranek, used to create the intricate carvings Baharna is known for. Oriab’s inner groves are a source of valuable resin, while fish fathered from the sea help support the island’s economy.
The great bottomless Lake of Yath dominates the center of the island, connected to the sea by a canal and locks that pass directly through Baharna. Ancient ruins stand on the far side of the lake, said to be inhabited by monsters of all types. A desert and the Accursed Valley lie at the foot of the mountain and, like the ruins, are avoided by the people of the island.